Translations
Modern
“Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again?
Traditional
Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?
Literal
“Will the Lord forever reject us, and not anymore will He add to show favor?
Latin
Numquid in æternum projiciet Deus? aut non apponet ut complacitior sit adhuc?
Original
Hebrew
English
“Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again?
Notes
Feeling rejected (see Psalm 43:2), the psalmist asks if the situation is permanent.
The psalmist questions his status before God.
The psalmist laments that God has turned away from him, even though he feels innocent. He reflects on his situation (Psalm 77:3, 6, 12) and finds hope (see 25:5) in remembering God's past actions (77:11).
Theme notes and profiles
People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Glossary
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Despondency: General Scriptures Concerning Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning The Favour of God: Saints: Sometimes Tempted to Doubt